Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
What Buyers Say
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
The Canon 50mm f/1.8 STM lens is widely praised for its exceptional value, delivering sharp images and beautiful bokeh at a very low price. Users love its lightweight, compact design and fast f/1.8 aperture for low-light and portrait photography. Common criticisms include noisy and sometimes slow autofocus, a plastic build that feels cheap, and softness at the edges when wide open. Overall, it's considered a must-have budget prime lens for Canon shooters.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Sharp image quality
- Beautiful bokeh
- Lightweight and compact
- Fast f/1.8 aperture for low light
Cons
- Noisy autofocus
- Slow autofocus at times
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Soft edges at f/1.8
- No image stabilization
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
The Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS lens is widely praised as an excellent all-in-one travel and walkaround lens for APS-C E-mount cameras. Users consistently highlight its sharpness, compact size, light weight, and versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range. While many note it is not ideal for low light and some report significant vignetting at the wide end, the overall sentiment is very positive, with most considering it a great value kit lens upgrade.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Compact and lightweight
- Versatile 27-200mm equivalent zoom range
- Effective optical image stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Significant vignetting at 18mm wide end
- Not ideal for low light photography
- Variable aperture limits brightness at telephoto
- Some copies may have quality control issues
- Slight autofocus lag compared to premium lenses
Scores
Specifications
| Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm | Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 6 | 16 |
| Groups | 5 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 1 |
| ED Elements | 0 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Spectra coating | — |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | 3.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.16 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Filter Thread | 49 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | STM | Linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Stabilization Stops | 7 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 350 mm★ | 450 mm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Sony E 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
Pricing
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 50mm offers 2.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
